Explore wild places and learn the skills to journey through them with confidence! Join Outdoor Adventure and discover what it means to travel through nature with skill and awareness. Trek forest trails, climb rock walls, and paddle calm waters—all while learning real outdoor skills. Guided by expert Trackers mentors, you build teamwork, confidence, and connection with every challenge and discovery.
Outdoor Adventure – Hike, Paddle & Climb!
This camp is about exploration and growth through learning new outdoor skills. Move beyond the beaten path—navigating by map and compass, reading the land, and mastering the tools of the trail. Whether you’re climbing a rock wall or paddling our regional waterways, each moment in the field helps you grow your confidence and curiosity.
Find Your Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Adventure is a journey into the heart of exploration. Learn, play, and grow through these core experiences:
Hiking & Navigation Hike local trails and learn how to find your way using maps, compasses, and natural landmarks. Discover the art of route-finding and reading the story of the land beneath your feet.
Paddling & Water Exploration Take to the water and learn paddling strokes, teamwork, and water safety. Explore lakes and rivers while building balance, awareness, and confidence in the elements.
Climbing & Challenge Learn new skills on local crags and outdoor features. Develop trust, communication, and physical skill while learning the fundamentals of belay, knots, and safety.
What You Do
Each day brings new challenges and discoveries in the great outdoors. Every Outdoor Adventure includes:
- Hike forest trails and explore wild landscapes
- Learn map reading, navigation, and orienteering skills
- Paddle and explore local waterways safely and confidently
- Learn new climbing skills on local crags and outdoor features
- Work together to solve challenges and build teamwork
- Develop resilience, focus, and problem-solving outdoors
- Connect deeply with nature through awareness and stewardship
Check-in at Camp Herms
1100 James Place, El Cerrito. A Guide checks your student in by name and the team gathers for the day's adventure.
Where the day happens
Basecamps are in-class camps held at our convenient drop-off locations, where kids learn crafts, skills, and games.
Week 2 (June 14–18)
El Cerrito camps check in at our alternate site that week, the Unitarian Church of Berkeley in Kensington, near Camp Herms.
Check-in at Camp Herms
1100 James Place, El Cerrito. A Guide checks your student in by name and the team gathers for the day's adventure.
Where the day happens
El Cerrito Adventure usually remains onsite at Camp Herms, a private nature park in the East Bay hills. When they travel, buses and vans are driven by trained drivers. Camp Herms features woods to explore, forest for archery and stealth games, and an indoor gathering hall.
Week 2 (June 14–18)
El Cerrito camps check in at our alternate site that week, the Unitarian Church of Berkeley in Kensington, near Camp Herms.
Check-in at 5000 Clarewood Dr
5000 Clarewood Dr, Oakland. A Guide checks your student in by name and the team gathers for the day.
Where the day happens
Basecamps are in-class camps held at our convenient drop-off locations, where kids learn crafts, skills, and games.
Check-in at 5000 Clarewood Dr
5000 Clarewood Dr, Oakland. A Guide checks your student in by name and the team gathers for the day's adventure.
The ride
Trained Trackers drivers, Guides on board. Songs are sung and stories are told on the way, and the Guides get the team ready for a fun adventure.
Where the bus goes
We head out to local nature parks and Camp Herms in El Cerrito, a wild site where we have private access.
Real skills. Real adventure. Real friends.
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Questions? Call (510) 575-9444 or email hello@trackersearth.com.